Erie shooting suspect, 18, jailed

A suspect in a shooting that Erie police issued an arrest warrant for on Monday is now jailed on criminal attempt at homicide and other charges, investigators said this morning.

Shidee D. Beason, 18, 700 block of East 24th Street, turned himself at the Erie Bureau of Police. He was arraigned by Erie 5th Ward District Judge Joseph Lefaiver and remains in Erie County Prison on $50,000 bail.

Police also charged Beason with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and carrying firearms without a license.

Investigators believe Beason shot a 17-year-old late Saturday night during an incident in the 600 block of East 19th Street.

The shooting stemmed from an ongoing altercation between Beason and the 17-year-old boy, officials said.

The victim, who is at UPMC Hamot, identified Beason as the shooter, police said.

The victim's condition wasn't available today, but he had been conscious and was talking after the shooting, authorities said.